Council reminds
residents that it is not only an offence to drive through a road closed sign
but also dangerous as the road pavement condition is not known and there could
be logs submerged in the water.

Under no
circumstances will Council provide permission to drive through roads that are
closed.

Motorists can also check www.livetraffic.com for updates or local
council websites before travelling. Should you have any queries or wish to
report water over roads please do not hesitate to contact Engineering and
Technical Services on 6850 2874 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or
1300 978 633 after hours.

The latest
Lachlan River heights issued by the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au at 5.15pm on Friday, September
23 are:

·
Nanami
11.48m

·
Mulyandry Creek 11.24m

·
Forbes
Iron Bridge 10.4m

·
Cottons
Weir 6.62m

·
Jemalong
Weir D/S 7.88m

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About Us

Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.